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Engines
Leap 1C Engine Tests Continue as Comac's C919 Takes Shape
Comac told its partners that the first full prototype will be completely assembled by the end of December 2014.
Helicopter Accident Points to Operator Culture Issues
NTSB investigation produced a number of recommendations for public helicopter operators
FAA Updates Icing Certification Requirements
Updated standards will affect only new airframes and powerplants.
Controllers Condemn Call for Prosecutions in Russian Crash
Organizations claim Russia has no evidence to prosecute air traffic controllers
Witnesses Recall Details of Wichita Crash
One witness watched the crash from 20 yards away
EASA Proposes Changes to Relief Pilot Requirements
EASA changes also focus on restricted type ratings
Learjet 35A Crashes on Approach to Grand Bahama
Aircraft reportedly hit crane, killing all nine people on board.
Australian Safety Bureau Faces Budget Cuts
Australian Transport Safety Bureau to lose 12 percent of its staff.
FAA Sues Southwest Airlines Over Maintenance Issues
Agency pursuing airline for $12 million
TEB Chief Pilot Webinar this Thursday
Teterboro Airport hosts webinar for chief pilots on winter operations and more
FAA Extends Comment Period for ASAP
ASAP comment period extended until January 5
Aircraft
Boeing Inks Record Deal for 737 Max 8s
SMBC Aviation Capital signs for 80 of the new narrowbodies
U.S. Airline Margins Approach 1999 Levels
Top nine U.S. airlines earn $6.8 billion during first three quarters
Aircraft
Airbus Starts Final Assembly of Heavyweight A330
First production airplane to go to Delta Air Lines during next year's second quarter
African Bizav Leaders Call For Structured Plan
Business aviation is seen as a major catalyst for economic development in Africa
Signature’s Footprint Grows in the Caribbean’s Sand
Chain adds FBO 2000 chain and its three Caribbean locations.
Chicagoland Airport Gets New FBO
B.Coleman Aviation becomes the second service provider at the airport.
Minneapolis Area FBO Changes Hands But Not Name
Exclusive Aerospace recently acquired the assets of Premier Jet Center.
Prospective FBO Operator Cries Foul in Texas Court
Skypark Aviation is demanding the cancellation of a recently awarded FBO lease at county-owned Odessa-Schlemeyer Airport and a redo of the RFP process.
Swissport Expands Its Private Aviation Handling in Germany
The company opened another FBO under its PrivatPort brand.
New FBO, New Ownership at Idaho Resort Gateway
Granite Aviation opened at Sandpoint Airport.
Jet Aviation Lands in Vienna
Jet Aviation Vienna offers FBO and MRO services.
Sheltair To Expand at Florida Location
The company will begin construction on the five-acre expansion project by year-end and expects to complete it by next spring.
EASA Approval Granted for Sandel HeliTaws
The company’s entire product line is now FAA and EASA certified.
Avidyne Adds ADS-B in Receiver
The MLB100 delivers ADS-B traffic and free Flight Information System-Broadcast weather to compatible Avidyne displays.
Bell 525 First Flight Planned for Next Year
First flight has slipped slightly to the right.
Russian Helicopters Involved in Drafting of Russia-China Aviation Agreement
The countries are working together to design, produce and certify a helicopter for export.
Airbus Helicopters Delivers China’s First Fully Equipped Air Ambulance
The order is the first of two for a subsidiary of the Beijing Red Cross Foundation.
Baldwin Unveils SMS for Air Medical Transport
The SMSTransport program covers safety issues and concerns.
Ruag Aviation Offers AS350 Ecureuil/AStar Upgrade
Cockpit refresh center on Garmin G500H avionics.
